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Green-lipped mussels: Pet superfood if freeze dried

New Zealand green mussels are a functional novel protein, if processed by freeze drying, said one Petfood Forum 2016 speaker.

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4 Thanksgiving foods used in pet food formulations

Holiday-themed pet food and treats can use some of the same ingredients that dog and cat owners enjoy on their own Thanksgiving tables.

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Organic pet food market positioned for growth

Regulatory efforts and consumer attitudes may mean good news for the growth of the organic pet food market.

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Novel protein science at Petfood Innovation Workshop

Topics included protein properties, shelf-life and sensory experiment results, and potential uses for chemicals derived from African spotted hyenas.

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Petfood Forum 2017 announces speakers, new hot topics

Biologically appropriate pet foods and the challenges of introducing novel pet food ingredients are among the hot topics on the Petfood Forum 2017 program.

Petfood Forum 2017 will feature sessions like an update on the US pet food specialty market by Maria Lange of GfK. l John Grossman, Images Photographics

Market Trends and Reports

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Pet food nutrition research focusing on proteins, obesity

In 2016, much of the published companion animal nutrition research focused on trending topics, including the use of protein in pet foods and pet obesity.

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Infographic: 6 factors in formulating specialized dog foods

In a study of 586 pet dogs, certain dog body-types ate more metabolizable energy (ME) to maintain their body weights than others.

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ADM building new pet food ingredient facility in Illinois

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) will build a new, modern feed facility to replace its current operations in Quincy, Illinois.

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Report studied natural, organic and eco-friendly pet food

Packaged Facts’ sixth edition of “Natural, Organic and Eco-Friendly Pet Products in the U.S.” explores how natural pet products are becoming increasingly common.

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Pet food nutrition not blinded with science

Much of the latest scientific research on dog and cat food nutrition is not public, and aside from pet food companies, no one funds published studies.

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3 natural pet food preservatives from fungi and bacteria

Naturally occurring preservatives extracted from bacteria and fungi can protect dog and cat food from pathogenic microorganisms and slow spoilage from oxidation.

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